About the Alström's Warbler
Alström's warbler, or the plain-tailed warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It was first described in 1999. It breeds only in China and winters as far as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) |
| Species | Phylloscopus soror |
| Species Codes | pltwar1, ALWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Alström's Warbler belong to?
The Alström's Warbler (Phylloscopus soror) belongs to the Leaf Warblers family (Phylloscopidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Alström's Warbler?
Alström's warbler, or the plain-tailed warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It was first described in 1999. It breeds only in China and winters as far as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is temperate forests....
Where can I report a Alström's Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Alström's Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pltwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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